16 Bible Verses about Turning The Other Cheek
Most Relevant Verses
but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
To him that smiteth thee on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who would take from thee thy cloak, withhold not thy coat also.
See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men.
Finally, be all like-minded, sympathizing, loving fraternally, compassionate, friendly hearted, not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing; knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the [divine] benediction. "For he that would love life, and see good days, let him restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking guile.
Render to no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in the sight of all men.
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me; I will recompence, saith the Lord."
But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the wicked.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
and work hard, labouring with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head.
As he was thus speaking, one of the servants who stood by him gave Jesus a slap on the face, saying, Dost thou answer the high-priest in this fashion? Jesus replied to him, If I have spoken in an improper manner, bear witness of the evil deed: but if properly, why strikest thou me?
Then they spit in his face, and buffeted him about; and some slapt his face with their hands,
and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they gave him slaps on the face with their hands.
